Dog health.
Are you reading this at work? That's OK; we won't tell your boss. It's Friday afternoon and you're dragging. You can't wait to go home to find your best pal wagging his tail and jumping up and down with excitement from being so happy to see you. We get it: you miss your dog. Your dog probably misses you too while you're away all day. The thing is, some dogs miss their owners a little bit too much. Being away from you might be causing your pooch some serious emotional stress. That's more than just "missing you." It's separation anxiety. Last week we featured a video from the folks over at The Doggie Dish, and many of you responded positively to it. So here's another Doggie Dish video ...
zhané alexander, Flikr Promeris is a veterinary treatment used to control fleas in household pets. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Russell Welfare, veterinarian and owner of the North Powers Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., to get some insights about the drug. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medicine or supplements to your pet. What is Promeris? Promeris is a relatively new flea control product that has two primary ingredients: Metaflumizone and Amitraz. Metaflumizone affects the nervous system of fleas and Amitraz affects the nervous system of ticks. It is important to ...
santanartist, Flickr Ear mites are a somewhat common affliction for dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Lawrence Gerson, graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Veterinary School and founder of the Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic in Pittsburgh. What are the signs that my dog has ear mites? When a dog has ear mites, their ears will have a dark, waxy appearance. How common are ear mites in dogs? Ear mites in dogs aren't terribly common. You might find them in kennel dogs or in strays. ...
As spring arrives, balmy weather and blooming nature will lure pets and their owners into the great outdoors. But the season also brings unwanted guests: fleas, ticks and other pests. While there are differing points of view on the best and safest choices for protecting your pets, if you want to go the all-natural route, there are many options to consider. To welcome in the warmer months, our friends at Zootoo rounded up some of their favorite all-natural flea and tick products to help your pets stay pest free all season. Dr. Harvey's A potent spray with a mild, pleasing scent, the Herbal Protection Spray from Dr. Harvey's helps prevent pests from making a home in your dog's fur, ...
Getty Heartworms in dogs are easy to prevent but difficult and costly to cure. Our friends at WebMD Healthy Pets asked Sheldon Rubin, 2007-2010 president of the American Heartworm Society, to separate facts from the myths about heartworm infestations in dogs. Q: How do dogs get heartworms? A: Only by the bite of an infected mosquito. There's no other way dogs get heartworms. And there's no way to tell if a mosquito is infected. That's why prevention is so important. Heartworm disease has been reported in all 50 states. And the bite of just one mosquito infected with the heartworm larvae will give your dog heartworm disease. Heartworm disease has not only spread throughout the United ...
The dog did it! Credit: Jennipher Walters Poor dogs. They're often the accused and blamed, regularly being named in excuses such as "The dog ate my homework," or the general "The dog did it." Be honest, how often have you blamed your dog for a bit of your own, er, GI distress? I make sure that we -- my family and I, dog included -- eat a nutritious diet, and we have some healthy gas going on at home. However, our dog Siena has taken it to an entirely new level. After a recent long and loud toot from Siena, my husband and I began to worry if something was amiss. Thankfully, writing for Paw Nation has its perks: Access to experts! A Normal Albeit Unpleasant Biological Function Gas is normal ...